Lead Software Engineer responsible for planning and executing mainframe modernization projects, translating business requirements into technical solutions, managing project timelines and resources, assessing existing applications, and providing technical leadership and guidance. Also mentors team members and stays updated on industry trends.
Job Description
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As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Consumer and community banking- wealth management, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.
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Job responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, and execution of mainframe modernization projects.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Assess existing mainframe applications and infrastructure to identify opportunities for modernization.
- Develop and implement strategies for migrating mainframe applications to cloud-based or distributed environments.
- Ensure that modernization efforts align with the organization's overall IT strategy and business goals.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the modernization process.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential challenges.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to mainframe modernization.
- Mentor and train team members to build expertise in modern technologies and practices.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience
- Proven experience in mainframe modernization projects, including migration to cloud or distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of mainframe technologies (e.g., COBOL, CICS, DB2) and modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python).
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Practical cloud native experience
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF) are a plus.
Top Skills
AWS
Azure
Cics
Cobol
Db2
Docker
GCP
Java
Kubernetes
Python
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